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"From W. Heath Robinson's imaginative contraptions to Roald Amundsen's epic polar expeditions, they have played a pivotal role in history and adventure

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Skis Collection: Advertisement for Hart, Schaffner & Marx Clothes, pub. 1900 (colour litho)
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Skis Collection: Esquimaux family, changing quarters
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Skis Collection: Prince Edward and Wallis Warfield Simpson on a skiing holiday, 1936 (b / w photo)
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Skis Collection: Fridtjof Nansen, Norwegian explorer (colour litho)
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Skis Collection: Maharaja adjustable chaise longue, 1929 (lacquered wood
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Skis Collection: Jungfrau Bahn, 1928 (colour litho)
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Skis Collection: L, Laplander (colour litho)
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Skis Collection: British polar explorer Robert Falcon Scott discovering that the Norwegian expedition led by Roald
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Skis Collection: Little boy on skis (colour photo)
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Skis Collection: German Soldiers at Snow-Shoe Practice at Goslar in the Harz Mountains (engraving)
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Skis Collection: French troops of the 157th Infantry Regiment finding three Italian soldiers lost in the snow in
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Skis Collection: Ski Instructors at Chamonix (colour photo)
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Skis Collection: Amundsens Tent at the South Pole (bromide print)
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Skis Collection: Sick and wounded Russian soldiers being transported using skis (colour litho)
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Skis Collection: A German postman on skis (colour litho)
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Skis Collection: The war at three thousand meters, nuclei of our skiers destroy two blockhouses by means of mines
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Skis Collection: A dramatic race, in Burgenland (Austria) (colour litho)
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Skis Collection: Skiers Wedding (Colour Litho)
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Skis Collection: Scenes from the war in Finland (colour litho)
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Skis Collection: Incredible Rescue (Colour Litho)
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Skis Collection: Two women on skis as they ski down a snowy landscape (colour litho)
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Skis Collection: The Skier, 1928 (cyanotype)
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Skis Collection: Jumping Legends
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Skis Collection: ski mountaineering
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Skis Collection: Wind resistance
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Skis Collection: Where the trail end?
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Skis Collection: Swing
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Skis Collection: Henri making a powder turn
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Skis Collection: Backcountry Kicker Locals Only
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Skis Collection: Théo de La Soujeole at home in Flaine
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Skis Collection: Snow splash over the edge
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Skis Collection: Philip Pirin
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Skis Collection: Freeriders
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Skis Collection: Way to the summit
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Skis Collection: Christoph Helms
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Skis Collection: Escape XV
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Skis Collection: capture
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Skis Collection: energy
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Skis Collection: Step by step
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Skis Collection: Powder earthquake
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Skis Collection: Two skiers seen here on the recently opened White Lady chair lift on Cairngorm 3rd
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Skis Collection: (From left to Right) Prince Charles, Princess Diana, The Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson
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Skis Collection: Skiers seen here on the recently opened White Lady chair lift on Cairngorm 3rd January
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Skis Collection: Two skiers seen here boarding the recently opened White Lady chair lift on Cairngorm 3rd
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Skis Collection: Sophia Loren seen here on location in Austria during the filming of the MGM movie '
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Skis Collection: British Ski Champion Michael Payne in Parliament Square
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Skis Collection: Sophia Loren Actress on a ski-ing holiday dbase msi
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Skis Collection: Duchess Of York Sarah Ferguson skiing, February 1989


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"From W. Heath Robinson's imaginative contraptions to Roald Amundsen's epic polar expeditions, they have played a pivotal role in history and adventure. In the iconic photograph of Scott at Amundsen's Tent, skis symbolize the triumph of exploration and determination. They have not only been used for conquest but also for celebration, as seen in the Italian victory at the Berlin Winter Olympics. The grace and skill displayed by athletes gliding down slopes captivate audiences worldwide. Even young Cub Scouts find joy on skis, exploring the Snowy Mountains of Australia with wide-eyed wonder. And who can resist the thrill of waterskiing fun on Lake Geneva at Evian-les-Bains? However, not all ski moments are filled with joyous escapades. The chilling image of a Soviet Air Attack reminds us that even amidst beauty and recreation, there can be danger lurking. Skiing has long been intertwined with literature too; Sir Arthur Conan Doyle himself took to the Alps in 1894 to enjoy this exhilarating sport firsthand. The daring mid-air stunts performed by skilled athletes push boundaries and redefine what is possible on skis - an awe-inspiring sight that leaves spectators breathless. In Norway, skiing goes beyond leisure; it becomes a social activity where postmen brave snow-covered landscapes to deliver mail efficiently. Their dedication showcases how skis serve practical purposes even today. Yet skiing is not limited to peaceful endeavors alone; "The Snow Soldiers, " depicted in a vibrant lithograph, highlight how ski patrols engage enemy scouts during combat - proving that these versatile tools are essential even in times of conflict. Lastly, Candide Thovex defies gravity as he effortlessly glides out of nowhere into nowhere - reminding us that skiing transcends limits and allows individuals to explore new realms both physically and mentally. "